Disclaimer
The Missouri Pain Initiative has compiled a
voluntary list of pain care professionals. This listing does
not constitute an endorsement or recommendation. The Missouri
Pain Initiative cannot assume any responsibility for its accuracy
or the actions of any listed facility or pain professional.
As a self-advocate it’s
up to you to determine who has the skills and appropriate treatments
to address your pain. You
are highly encouraged to independently investigate the facilities
listed in this directory before selecting any provider.
Call the pain professional’s office
and talk with the office manager or nurse at the practice.
Begin by saying that
you are looking for a doctor who can treat your pain. Describe
your pain briefly. Some questions to ask:
- Does the doctor (or other pain professional) treat my type
of pain?
- Is he or she accepting new patients?
- How long will I wait for an appointment?
- What types of treatments are used to treat
my pain (medications and other therapies)?
- Has he or she treated others with my type of pain?
- What’s the most recent pain
education they have received?
You can also ask the pain professional’s
office to supply the pain professionals credentials regarding
education, training, and experience in pain management.
Other ways to find someone to treaty your pain:
- Start by asking your current provider to refer you to a
specialist with expertise in treating your particular problem.
- Check with your health insurance provider to see if there
are any pain specialists or clinics in your plan.
- Call the referral service of the largest hospital in your
area.
- Ask family, friends, or co-workers
who’ve had pain for
suggestions.
- Call your local hospice. They can be helpful in finding
a pain specialist even for non end-of-of-life care.
- Check with professional health care provider organizations that may also have directory listing, such as:
Providing references to other organizations or links to other websites does not imply that MOPI endorses the information or services provided by them. Those organizations are solely responsible for the information they provide.
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